Dark Ampharos (Japanese)
Rocket Gang Strikes Back · 039/084 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
039/084
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Ampharos (Japanese) Worth?
Dark Ampharos (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Rocket Gang Strikes Back, card number 039/084. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Dark Ampharos (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Ampharos (Japanese) (Rocket Gang Strikes Back, 039/084) is worth around $47.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $47.00, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $10.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $47.00, Lightly Played $17.50, Heavily Played $10.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $175.00 — about 3.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $95.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Ampharos (Japanese)?
Grading Dark Ampharos (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($47.00) and a PSA 10 ($175.00) is about $128.00 — a 3.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $95.00, CGC 10 $77.00, PSA 8 $64.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | 7 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.55 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $29.98 | $29.98 | $29.98 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
Is Dark Ampharos (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Dark Ampharos (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Dark Ampharos (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
